Last week, I gave you ten films that are almost certain to be Oscar nominated in a week. Today I want to focus on five outliers that have shots at taking home some of the nominations in the big categories. Much like the last column, I’ll let you know where you can find these films if you want to check them out. Let’s dive in!
The Assistant
WHERE CAN YOU WATCH IT: Hulu
WHAT COULD IT BE NOMINATED FOR: Best Actress (Julia Garner)
Da 5 Bloods
WHERE CAN YOU FIND IT: Netflix
WHAT COULD IT BE NOMINATED FOR: Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor (Chadwick Boseman)
First Cow
WHERE CAN YOU WATCH IT: You can rent it through Amazon or Apple, or it’s free if you have the Showtime subscription with Hulu
WHAT COULD IT BE NOMINATED FOR: Best Picture, Best Director (Kelly Reichardt), Best Original Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor (Orion Lee)
I’m Thinking Of Ending Things
WHERE CAN YOU FIND IT: Netflix
WHAT COULD IT BE NOMINATED FOR: Best Adapted Screenplay
Never Rarely Sometimes Always
WHERE CAN YOU FIND IT: HBO Max
WHAT COULD IT BE NOMINATED FOR: Best Picture, Best Actress (Sydney Flanigan), Best Supporting Actress (Talia Ryder), Best Original Screenplay
Fancy Boys Club 